UPDATE: Independent Union Party Officially Courts Mark Ruffalo
Just hours after we noted the growing momentum behind a Mark Ruffalo political run, the Independent Union Party (IUP) made a formal move. In a public statement released this morning, the party leadership officially invited the actor and activist to head their 2028 ticket.
Breaking the Two-Party Hold
The timing of this invitation isn't accidental. With the stock market experiencing unprecedented volatility and ongoing debates regarding federal election control, the IUP is positioning Ruffalo as the ultimate "outside" candidate.
They are banking on his history of labor and environmental activism to bridge the gap between disillusioned voters on both sides of the aisle. The IUP believes Ruffalo's brand of direct activism is the only way to bypass a political system they describe as "fundamentally broken."
Ruffalo has yet to issue a formal response, but his recent public defenses of independent labor movements suggest he is taking the possibility more seriously than ever. Whether this leads to a legitimate campaign or remains a grassroots movement, it marks a significant shift in the 2028 landscape.
We will continue to track this story as it develops.
